Gary Beestone took on the Project Director role for the Ambassador Theatre Group’s ambitious transformation of Broadway’s Lyric Theatre. The challenge, was to create an intimate and technically advanced stunning new home for the acclaimed production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Gary took responsibility for every aspect and detail of the renovation project including managing the design team and delivery of the main auditorium, foyer and retail areas, replacement of the Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning systems, restoration of the historic facades and the installation of large scale landmark production signage on 43rd Street.

Key to the success of this project, was working with and challenging the consultants, architects, engineers and contractors, to deliver exactly what was needed on a tight schedule with a hard deadline. Key to the success was developing a permit strategy which would integrate into the projects challenging schedule and around the rehearsals of the new production so as not disappoint the tens of thousands of people who had booked tickets for the opening weeks! The project required strong leadership with instant informed decision making to keep it on track. The Lyric Theatre opened fully complete with permits, on schedule and on budget, ready for the production.